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Squat With Plate

Activation · Standing · Weight plate

QuadsLower back

What you should feel

Tension in the hips and upper back.

How to do the Squat With Plate

  1. Stand with the plate against your chest and abs tight.
  2. Push the plate forward while in a deep squat position, with your back straight.
  3. Pull the plate back to your chest, and stand.

Muscles and zones

Works the quads, lower back.

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